Sony - LinkBuds Fit
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Last updated: Jan 3, 2026 Scoring
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"amazing, amazing, amazing ANC performance for earbuds! ... not even close in ANC performance vs these (Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)) ... I, for ANC, prefer the approach Bose takes, blocking out pretty much all frequencies."
"Noise cancellation is solid. ... It's on the level of the Bose QC Earbuds, my previous daily driver, and actually sounds cleaner and feels better in the ear. ... Yes! I was also surprised by how good ANC is compared to the Bose buds. ... 10 ... The ANC on the PBP2 is better. ... Mine are much, much better than both my PBP1 and my Bose QCs."
"noise cancelling headphones are such a blessing for me. i've always been sensitive to noise and i get overstimulated easy when out in public. they give me silence and privacy when I need it. worth every cent!"
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"I put them in my ear, put the helmet on, then do one final “push” with my finger to seat them in my ear for the ride. ... The batteries die before they work out of my ear."
"they are so comfortable that both I and my husband have had to feel our ears to check whether we were still wearing them."
"Also super bonus I've never head banged with earphones this hard besides with these soundcores, they stick to me like glue even when I'm in a metal mood and I'm headbanging for a good hour."
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"Literally couldn't think of any pair of IEMs + dongle dacs could sound as analytical as the C3P+ for around $70. ... detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. ... the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have."
"delivers the full package here. ... betting the house regarding this on this pair was fully worth it. ... It matches up (I would not say surpasses) a lot of wired in-ear monitors within this price bracket and slightly above. ... The prowess it shows in keeping the instrument separation clean is something that I really, really appreciate myself for buying this pair, not to mention the rumbly yet controlled, precise lows keep on coming and the highs soar without spice, without hurting your ears."
"Nothing short of a home run, here- the Ear once again brings me all; the way the bass hits on this track is very impactful but not bloated, punchy but not overpowering, and Kendrick’s powerful vocals shine through bright, while I enjoyed the way the Sax keeps on coming in at the right junctions of the song, and the way the cymbals play out on this track is probably one of the best I have heard through amongst all the gear that I have owned and currently own- the first in a wireless, and one of the few if I consider all. ... the timbre sounds natural and uncoloured"
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"Literally couldn't think of any pair of IEMs + dongle dacs could sound as analytical as the C3P+ for around $70. ... detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. ... the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have."
"Crazy good from the jump! ... When you factor in they're only $99 and go toe-to-toe with Bose QC Ultra at $299, this is the deal of the year!"
"Can't recommend them enough for the value, sound like $200 earphones."
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"The noise-reduction on these is really remarkable, both as a listener, but especially for the other person on a phone call. I can finally walk along the beach, with wind blowing in from the ocean, and people can hear and understand me clearly! That is what set me on a quest to find new earbuds, and Huawei freebuds pro 3 deliver! ... I can ride my bike in wind and traffic noise, listening to music or podcasts, and then answer a phone call without missing a beat, and the other person can hear me clearly. ... If you are looking for an earbud that will let you ride your bike on the boardwark, with ocean wind and people and traffic, and take calls effortlessly, where people can hear you clearly without having to stop or find shelter or hold your phone closer...the Huawei freebuds pro 3 are the way to go. ... So, yes. I am still happy with them, and they are awesome at being able to have a coherent conversation even while walking along a windy, noisy beach."
"A very nice phone quality with the best ANC phone call noise block ever seen in the world."
"I wanted really good call quality because I take a lot of calls when I'm on a call in central City, and they have been amazing. ... I take a call in a cafe full of people and crying kids and the other person can't hear a thing"
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"Do you also have a high frequency noise when you're doing a phonecall with the JBLs? ... So weird that this hissing noise is only appearing when making a phone call. I haven't heard that noise in any other scenario. ... I unfortunately have it when just connecting via Bluetooth to my Androids or Windows PCs. ... Does anyone else has a high pitched beeping while on phone calls with the JBL Pro Tour 3? Really annoying and only noticeable during phone calls."
"it's not effective in noisy environments. ... You have to speak very loudly."
"couldn't use them for phone calls at all. ... Sound quality on phone calls was still just bad. ... I have to put them out to be able to make a call."
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"About a year and the right bud would last about 15 minutes on a full charge."
"after about 6 months of use, the battery life fell off dramatically. ... I'm lucky if I get 45 minutes out of a full charge. ... This battery issue affected both sets of Elite 65t earbuds."
"my vivoactive 4s died a few months ago now after a few good years services, I wanted to change it. I couldn't because I had the change the whole watch, planned obsolescence."
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"About a year and the right bud would last about 15 minutes on a full charge."
"Then they could not be powered at all, screen would show the azlrla logo and shut off."
"doesnt always recharge reliably ... I've set it on the charger 12 hoursat a time after ensuring a connection andstill won't be charged. ... I think the connectors are overly sensitive"
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"for some reason when playing a song they keep stopping. ... A quick press of the button and song picks up where it stopped but three times while playing one song. Again phone in loose shorts side pocket screen outward."
"The pair I have stopped working after 8 months. ... Intermittently only one ear would connect when I put them in (it would switch between left and right) and now the right one won't connect at all."
"Randomly my right ear bud started to disconnect ... after going through some trouble shooting I forgot this device but now what’s happening is the right ear bud won’t charge at all. ... With the right earbud not making connection at all I can’t even get the case to connect either lol. ... taken into consideration that these are 11 days old and I’ve not used them every day"
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"I had battery problems with LinkBuds S. On LinkBuds batteries died on both buds. ... This is shit batteries or bad firmware optimisation."
"battery issue killed them ... died Shirley after 1 year of use"
"the batteries just completely drain in 20 minutes."
About 6 months now. No battery problems, still getting me through nearly 10 to 12 hours with ANC or Transparency. I've used the XM4s and LinkBuds before, and I can say that I've had issues with both in terms of connectivity. As for battery, I think that's an issue with earlier models, it should be a lot less prevalent with the XM5s
r/SonyHeadphones • Are the WF-1000XM5’s worth it?? ->I've just replaced mine, I have weird shaped and small ears so I ordered like 7 different pairs, from Bose ultras down to some odd Amazon knock-off brands to compare both fit and quality. The Sony Linkbuds S were far and away the winner for me, quality is great, I think it spent £109, and I personally found the noise cancelling better on them than the Bose at twice the price. Partly due to the fit I'm sure, but still really impressed My previous pair were Melomania 1+, I loved them at the time but I think my Sony's are even better now
r/Earbuds • Best price to performance earbuds, for around £100? ->Well, I’ve bought a pair of Linkbuds Fit for my girlfriend (she has relatively small ears, not miniature, just on the smaller side for a woman, not sure how they’d compare to yours😅), and unfortunately she complains of ‘ear pain’ after about an hour of use. I tried them multiple times myself (my ears are on the smaller side for a man) and they’re awesome, never had a problem with them being painful after prolonged use (a problem I experienced with my APP), the sound is respectable (not APP2 level, of course), and they stay in the ear really well! Oh, and the gestures are nice, I find them particularly useful when riding my bike as you don’t have to search for the button like on the APP, you can just tap your whole ear with your palm/finger if you want. If the APP2 fit you in general just don’t stay in your ear, I’d say the Linkbuds Fit might be an option for you. Just don’t forget to enable Bluetooth headset priority when taking/making calls in Accessibility settings on your iPhone, otherwise you’ll have to manually select your earphones everytime, since they’re not a ‘native apple product’. Good luck! Edit: grammar
r/SonyHeadphones • Sony LinkBuds Fit good for small ears? ->No worries😁 I’ve had them for a couple of months only. Correct me if i’m wrong but i think they were released mid-november 2024. I mean the hooks are hollow inside, they are made of a soft material (think silicone/rubber), so they’re soft and adapt to the shape of the ear. Imagine a miniature balloon with walls thick enough to support its shape, but thin enough to be soft and adapt according to the shape of the ear. There’s air inside the hook, but they’re not air-tight, as in you cannot puncture them by accident. As far as my experience goes, i did not notice anything particularly alarming so far, they seem well-made to me. Additionally, you can buy official replacement hooks for a reasonable price (20€ i think). edit: grammar. Oh, and from the pictures online i was afraid that the case would be bigger than that of APP, but it’s actually tiny and even more pocketable than APP. It’s a tiny bit taller, but a square, so a bit shorter in width. Overall, was pleasantly impressed by the case. In this photo you can see the silicone/rubber material of the hooks i was talking about more clearly. The photo is not mine, found it online, the buds are with my girlfriend currently. https://preview.redd.it/vq6gmuqwhrfe1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9426a0f9ad8840b4f51794333bbc4a39e58e172
r/SonyHeadphones • Sony LinkBuds Fit good for small ears? ->I upgraded a pair of cheap JBLs to Sony LinkBuds Fit and consider it money well spent.
r/Earbuds • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended wireless earbuds in the past year ->I use a Linkbuds S. Feels special to me keeping it Sony branded and amazing to have ANC and quality sound while gaming on PSP.
r/PSP • Best headphones/earbuds to pair with psp on the go? ->They’re older, but the most comfortable wireless earbuds I’ve encountered are the Sony Linkbuds S. The main reason I bought them was because I read so many comments about how comfortable they are compared to everything else out there, and it really is true. And the sound quality is very good as well.
r/Earbuds • Best earbuds for people who don't like earbuds? ->I have Sony LinkBuds Active and Sony Edge. They both work great!
r/SteamDeck • What Earbuds do you use ->I'll join in the haters. I got these yesterday to replace some $80 Soundcore earbuds and by far prefer those ones. The mic is awful. Picks up more background noise than my actual voice. Using Krisp helps a bit. I use this with my macbook though, so the Sony app isn't here to help. I get way better sound quality using my macbook mic in a relatively quiet cafe than with these. Sound quality is nice but nothing to swoon over. Noise cancellation is constantly changing so there's a whooshing sound as it switches to match ambient noise. If you live anywhere urban this is insane - it just doesn't work. Defo taking these back.
r/sony • Sony Linkbuds Fit ->Jabra elite 7 active or sony link buds, both great mics and all rounder daily use.
r/Earbuds • My earbuds are dying on me, what brands are good currently? Looking for a recommendation ->Shokz open run pro for secure fit or sony linkbuds for better calls in open ear style.
r/Earbuds • Looking for the open ear earbuds with physical buttons ->As someone with similar struggles - soft in-ear hooks. There's the occasional unicorn design that just works, but your best bet is something that fits securely not just into your ear canal. Unfortunately most of that category is sports gear that's both very bassy and uncomfortable to outright painful for longer sessions, but something like the Sony Linkbuds, basic Beats Fit Pro or previous gen of Bose QuietComfort might pop up just within your budget if you keep an eye on sales and discounts.
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